1983 Avanti Avanti vs. 1986 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1986 Avanti Avanti is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Avanti Avanti would be higher. Both 1983 Avanti Avanti and 1986 Avanti Avanti are equipped with a 5,002 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Avanti Avanti (203 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Avanti Avanti. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1983 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 Avanti Avanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Avanti Avanti | 1986 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Avanti | Avanti |
| Model | Avanti | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3400 mm |
